U.S. Alpine Ski Championships - Slalom - lots of photos.

[runnah]

So I managed to get media credential to shoot this event. Sadly I was only able to go up for one day but boy was it fun.
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K52A8760 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A8723 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A8685 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A8577 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A8572 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A8089 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A7905 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A7860 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A7992 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A7823 by runnah555, on Flickr
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K52A7750 by runnah555, on Flickr

A bunch more on my flickr.

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set!

 

[pixmedic]

Damn son...
im not a sports shooter, but to me, these look spot on as far as the "action" goes.
I used to do a lot of skiing when I lived up north.
you know im more "technical" oriented when it comes to photos, and these are great.
exposure, color, focus...all right on the money.
a very strong set in my non sports shooter opinion.

 

[limr29 2]

It's amazing how low they get when they're sideways. I love the lumberjack spandex shirt on the last guy

Nicely done!

 

[runnah]

Thanks guys, it was a really fun day.

 

[Designer]

Wow! Excellent shooting, runnah!

 

[Gary A.]

Good stuff! I really like the low angles of #1, #2 and #11 ... those angles really bring you into the image for a more personal feel.

 

[runnah]

Good stuff! I really like the low angles of #1, #2 and #11 ... those angles really bring you into the image for a more personal feel.

Thanks, I wish I had more keepers but that was very hard to get focus. The skiers would go from left to right of frame so quickly and I kept getting focus lock on the poles in the foreground rather than the skier. Live and learn!

 

[Braineack]

great set. Looks like the Tamron is holding it's own in this situation as well.

I need to order mine already. Time to check my funds.

 

[runnah]

great set. Looks like the Tamron is holding it's own in this situation as well.

I need to order mine already. Time to check my funds.

Eh, it was ok. Contrast and sharpness are it's two biggest short falls. Getting focus lock was tougher.

 

[Braineack]

Images do it justice though. #2 and #11 are great.

Maybe I should wait until the Sigma is finally released and see how it goes toe-to-toe? It's only $20 more.

On paper they still look close:

Sigma C -

Tamron -

The sigma looks like it may have better bokeh at 600mm, but all in all the sharpness/contrast is pretty close.

 

[runnah]

Yeah it's a toss up. If I had to do it again I would've waited for the mark 2 100-400.

 

[Braineack]

I want REACH so I can sit inside to do my bird photography

 

[annamaria]

Nice colorful action shots, great set.

 

[bribrius]

Good job Runnah. looks like you had to fight the exposure a little too.